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Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas: Quick Weeknight Dinner

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Bring sizzling restaurant flavor home with these easy skillet shrimp fajitas. This quick shrimp fajitas recipe cooks in one pan, perfect for a flavorful, fast dinner solution on busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the fajita seasoning.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with half of the prepared seasoning blend.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  5. Return the cooked peppers and onions to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
  7. Warm your tortillas according to package directions.
  8. Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately in warm tortillas with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a low carb shrimp fajitas option, serve the filling over lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
  • If you prefer a sheet pan shrimp fajitas method, toss the shrimp and vegetables with the seasoning and oil, spread on a baking sheet, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
  • Make a simple lime crema by mixing 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt.

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